Christy Umstadter
About Christy Umstadter
Christy Umstadter is a lawyer based in San Francisco, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2021. Christy Umstadter is recognized in the following practice area:
- San Francisco, California
- Immigration Law
Current Firm: Corporate Immigration Partners
Education: University of California Hastings College of the Law, J.D.
Location: San Francisco, CA
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